Wellesley Crescent is in Twickenham and in Richmond Upon Thames district. TW2 5RT is located in the South Twickenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Twickenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellesley Crescent, Twickenham, TW2 5RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW2 5TQ, TW2 5RX, TW2 5TG, TW2 5RY, TW2 5RU, TW2 5QJ, TW2 5EY, TW2 5SN, TW2 5SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW2 5RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TW2 5RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.6% | 37.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 51.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.6% | 65.1% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 16.7% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 26.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around TW2 5RT this area, 3.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 67.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11.4% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.1% | 67.7% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 33.9% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 92.5% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 77.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 77.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 9.9% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 77% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 13.4% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 1.5% | -10.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellesley Crescent was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% higher than the South Twickenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wellesley Crescent has the 19th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in South Twickenham and the 275th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Wellesley Crescent, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2023-10-06 | £1,664,573 |
| 18 Wellesley Crescent, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,775,000 | 2023-06-30 | £1,801,283 |
| 2A Wellesley Crescent, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2021-12-03 | £2,182,811 |
| 2 Wellesley Crescent, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,710,000 | 2021-06-14 | £1,964,112 |
| 16 Wellesley Crescent, Twickenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,420,000 | 2021-01-07 | £1,605,897 |
TW2 5RT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 5,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Junior School Elmsleigh Road , TW2 5EG | 2out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Roman Catholic Primary School 260 Stanley Road , TW2 5NP | 4out of 4 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School The Green , TW2 5TU | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Infant School Gothic Road , TW2 5EH | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Primary Academy 57 Colne Road , TW2 6QF | 4out of 4 | 727 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldegrave School Fifth Cross Road , TW2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School Clifden Road , Twickenham TW1 4LT | 4out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham School Percy Road , TW2 6JW | 2out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richmond upon Thames School Egerton Road , TW2 7SL | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turing House School 2 Queen's Road , TW11 0LR | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 5,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Academy Feltham 53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB | 4out of 4 | 5,016 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mall School 185 Hampton Road , TW2 5NQ | - not rated | 447 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's University, Twickenham Waldegrave Road , Strawberry Hill TW1 4SX | - not rated | 843 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radnor House Pope's Villa , Cross Deep TW1 4QG | - not rated | 959 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Cross Deep , Twickenham TW1 4QJ | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newland House School Waldegrave Park , TW1 4TQ | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering Services Limited | St James Catholic Primary School, 260 Stanley Road | 340 yd | |
| Strawberry Hill Cafe | 72 Tower Road, Twickenham | 386 yd | |
| La Casetta Cafe | 2 Staines Road, Twickenham | 581 yd | |
| The Green Spice/ Bamboo Blossoms | 88 The Green, Twickenham | 584 yd | |
| Taste of Raj 2 | 86 The Green, Twickenham | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai @The Albert | Prince Albert, 30 Hampton Road | 283 yd | |
| Prince Albert | 30 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 303 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 136 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 322 yd | |
| The Rifleman | 7 Fourth Cross Road, Twickenham | 373 yd | |
| Strawberry Hill Golf Club | Wellesley Road, Twickenham | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanawaz Express | 14 Staines Road, Twickenham | 579 yd | |
| Ruby Fish Bar | 26 Staines Road, Twickenham | 585 yd | |
| Mei's House | 212 Hampton Road, Twickenham | 632 yd | |
| Mr Cod | 199 Waldegrave Road, Teddington | 970 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 190 Stanley Road, Teddington | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 32-38 The Green | 641 yd | |
| Lidl | 50 South Road, Twickenham | 712 yd | |
| Tesco | 166 Heath Road, Twickenham | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill Golf Club WELLESLEY ROAD | golf | 313 yd |
| Archdeacon Cambridge'S Church Of England Primary School THE GREEN | swimming pool | 338 yd |
| St James Rc Primary School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Twickenham Cricket Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION THE GREEN | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| The Mall School HAMPTON ROAD | swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Waldegrave School FIFTH CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 534 yd |
| Twickenham Brunswick Club For Young People CLARENDON CRESCENT | 604 yd | |
| Stanley Primary School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| St Marys University ST MARYS COLLEGE ST MARYS COLLEGE WALDEGRAVE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| St Catherine'S School CROSS DEEP | grass pitches, swimming pool | 967 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.